product photography

How to Make Striking DIY Backgrounds For Product Photography

Mar 31, 2025 Alex Baker

Product photography is all about making your subject stand out, and the right backdrop can make or break your shot. Karl Taylor knows this better…

No Studio? No Problem! Here’s where to shoot instead

Feb 12, 2025 Alex Baker

You might be thinking, “How can I be a photographer if I don’t have a studio?” This is a very valid question and one that…

Master the art of wine photography with these simple steps

Dec 12, 2024 Alex Baker

If you’ve ever photographed wine bottles, you’ll know that it’s a little bit more involved than you might imagine at first. Getting the perfect shot…

I quit my job and in three years I’m killing it as a commercial photographer – there’s no better time to start than now!

Dec 3, 2024 Alex Baker

Don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be done! If you need a little inspiration to follow your passion, then look no further than Jennifer…

5 tips for shooting incredible stop-motion videos

Aug 27, 2024 Jennifer Arce

Stop-motion animation is an incredible way to bring inanimate, static objects to life. It requires a lot of patience, attention to detail, and a slightly…

I need a hero! And why every photo should have one

Jun 14, 2024 Alex Baker

“He’s gotta be good, and he’s gotta be strong…” Sorry, I fell into an 80’s power-ballad for a moment there. Once the earworm stops we…

Shoot a product flat lay with hard light the easy way

May 3, 2024 Alex Baker

Hard light has been in vogue for a few years now, particularly when it comes to product shots and flat-lay setups. It has a bold,…

How to make objects levitate for the camera and cast shadows

May 2, 2024 John Aldred

Levitation photography is a fascinating subject. Mostly because there are a million different ways to do it. A small setup for toys would be different…

How to light a jewellery product shoot with a model

Apr 30, 2024 Alex Baker

When it comes to lighting and setups, product and people photography, generally use completely different lighting plans and setups. So, what do you do when…

Try out these easy 1 light setups for product photography

Jan 16, 2024 Alex Baker

Studio photography can sometimes feel a bit daunting, with YouTubers showing off their multiple light setups. However, lighting doesn’t have to be complicated to produce…